Phrasal Verbs With 'Try'

Try back phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Phone back
    (Intransitive | American English)
    » Example: I called but they weren't in, so I'll TRY BACK later.

Try for phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Make an attempt to get something
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: I'm going to TRY FOR the job.

Try it on phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Provoke someone by being annoying or behaving badly
    (Intransitive | British English)
    » Example: The children were TRYING IT ON all night until I lost my temper.
  2. Meaning: Attempt to get something, usually by deceit, without great hopes of success
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: He knew I wasn't got to let him do it- he was just TRYING IT ON.

Try on phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Put clothes on to see if they fit
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I TRIED the jacket ON before I bought it.

Try out phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Test
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: Scientists are TRYING OUT a new drug in the fight against the disease.
  2. Meaning: Test something to see if you like it or want to buy it
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I TRIED OUT the program before I bought it.

Try out for phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Be tested for a sports team
    (Inseparable | American English)
    » Example: He TRIED OUT FOR the baseball team.

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